Village Baxter – Frankston South
Are you someone who genuinely enjoys welcoming people and creating a sense of calm, connection and professionalism from the very first hello?
Village Baxter is seeking a warm, organised and people-focused receptionist to join our team in a part time job share role (working Wednesday to Friday), with flexibility to cover leave for our other receptionist when required.
As the first point of contact for residents, families, visitors and staff, the successful applicant will play an important role in shaping the daily experience of those in our Village community.
About the role
Front desk reception and telephone enquiries
Welcoming residents, families, contractors and visitors
Providing administrative support to the broader team
Coordinating our Australia Post Community Mail Centre including receiving and sorting bulk mail and receiving parcel deliveries and assisting with their dispatch to Residents and other Village Departments
General office tasks including extensive use of Microsoft office programs and databases
Flexibility to provide additional leave coverage when needed
This is an in office, in-person role working within office hours (8am to 4pm)
About you
Friendly, professional and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of older people
Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
An energetic people focused person who enjoys direct engagement with others consistently throughout the workday




Highly organised and experienced with Microsoft 365 software and business phone systems
Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities
Available to work collaboratively in a job-share arrangement
Willing to undertake a national police check and to provide evidence of annual seasonal influenza vaccination
Preferably available for an immediate start
Demonstrated experience using software platforms such as Canva to design and produce high-quality forms, flyers, newsletters, brochures and other communication materials is desirable
Experience in health care, aged care, retirement living or community services will be highly regarded, though is not essential.
About us
At Village Baxter, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards in care, services, and the environments where people live and work.
We offer weekly pay, payday super as well as generous salary packaging.
We provide training, access to our Employee Assistance Program and free on-site car parking.
To apply
If you are looking for meaningful part-time work within a values-driven organisation that makes a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you!
Please ensure that your application includes a cover letter of no more than one page and that you clearly indicate your work availability.
Please note that shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a short video response.
To find out more about the role, view the Position Description here:

📌 Receptionist (Permanent, Part-Time) (Melbourne)
🏢 The Village Baxter
📍 Melbourne